Put your Felix tower stuff here.

Felix tower is currently under construction in Brisbane CBD..
jt

http://www.felix.com.au/common/images/full_building_illustration.jpg
Felix tower will be 40 stories and is on the corner of Felix and Mary streets in Brisbane CBD - next to Waterfront Place.

They currently have two cranes on site and the core is visible above street level several floors.

JayT

Is this the slowest building site in the world? It's hardly moved in over a year.

I actually really like the design. I wish it was twice as high.

How tall is it?

It's a great looking design!

Anyone wanna take a pic of the construction site for us southerners? Would be much appreciated! :)

i love it

Originally posted by Bullseye
Is this the slowest building site in the world? It's hardly moved in over a year.
It's only been u/c for a couple of months. Its about 3 stories now. IMO, its the best tower U/C atm.

It's going across the street from Waterfront Place so hopefully they will be good companions:love:

jt

This is the pic I got on the 14 September and nothing was really happening. It would be great if you were like me and loved Waterfront Place and you got to see it everyday! Hmm.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid31/p2f314bc754910d9f7602a9b2bf19a0b1/fd46e822.jpg

How tall is it???

SC.com says 125m height.

cant remember if its felix or georgian which is going to a real upperclass building.. like there spending a lot just for the size.. i think it might be the Georgian but this building is a beut as well..
one bad thing about emereald, i keep getting these visions that its gonna turn into the "projects" like in Chicago

Originally posted by Dorgey
cant remember if its felix or georgian which is going to a real upperclass building.. like there spending a lot just for the size.. i think it might be the Georgian but this building is a beut as well..
one bad thing about emereald, i keep getting these visions that its gonna turn into the "projects" like in Chicago

What does that mean? Heh a good thing?

They say on the Felix site completion by mid next year? lol somehow I dont see this happening.

the projects are where a lot of gangs and drug dealers live in Chicago.. i know this wont hapen to emerald but i wish the building wasnt so cheap

Wow, lotta apartments going up in Brisbane cbd. I've virtually lost count. :dizzy:

Architects are Cottee Parker Architects (same as Aurora).

...and the official Felix web site @ www.felix.com.au

Diagram c/o Dan Cousins from s.s.page.com:

_______________________http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/images/014089.gif

Originally posted by Dorgey
the projects are where a lot of gangs and drug dealers live in Chicago.. i know this wont hapen to emerald but i wish the building wasnt so cheap
it isn't cheap, what are you talking about?

BTW, I think Felix is actually 130m.

Originally posted by BrizzyChris

it isn't cheap, what are you talking about?

BTW, I think Felix is actually 130m.

But aren't you a city editor on SC.com, why does it say 125m?

Yeah, I am an editor. I think Richard once said it was 125m, but in another recent list on buildings U/C, he said it was 130m, so I am a little confused myself.

when i said cheap i was talking about the size of the floors.. there just at the minum height.. its not really like you can call it luxourious

another great one for brisbane. it really looks great.

mike

I got a ton of pics today, will upload them soon.

can't wait
next time you get to the city is it possible to get some streetscape pics with shots of cafes, pubs, crowds, rail stations, streets, alfresco areas, public squares etc...
:cheers1:

I get a little nervous taking photos of people.

yeah i now what you mean
some look very pissed off
tony P manages though

Here's a pic I took today:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/chrismayhew59/these003.jpg

Fantastic photos Brizzy, you should get out more often.

Did you take any of the streets for Chrisaus? I want to do that but I will have to wait untill after uni is finished.

jt

Originally posted by Dorgey
when i said cheap i was talking about the size of the floors.. there just at the minum height.. its not really like you can call it luxourious

Emerald has a 3m floor-floor height, which is a good size for towers. To put that in perspective, most residential towers have 2.8-2.9, but it is pretty rare to get more than 3m. The only tower that will have more than 3M is probably the residential part of Riparian, but that is what you get for $1M minimum. Emerald will not be a "cheap" tower at all. I read that apartments will start at over $500,000.

Felix is probably slighty more upper class than Georgian, because Georgian has over twice as many units. Georgian has lots of small studio apartments that will rent out to students etc.....but it also has more luxury 2 storey units and penthouse style units on the top 10-15 storeys.

The building that I think WILL turn into the "projects" are Cathedral Place (which is heading that way already), River City, River Place etc........the cheap Devine crap. Also, that idea of projects can't be applied to Brisbane because these things are in the city, where the "projects" are in the slum areas in Chicago, quite far from the upper crust of business, and people with money and power....

Originally posted by JayT
Fantastic photos Brizzy, you should get out more often.

Did you take any of the streets for Chrisaus? I want to do that but I will have to wait untill after uni is finished.

jt
Sorry, only took some skyline shots and U/C development sites. I don't have the guts to take photos of people, and the streets are always to quiet on Saturday to get a good impression of the CBD.

just tell em ure writing an article for some magazine or something. tell em they'll be the star! that will keep the happy and keen for as many photos u want!

mike:D

Ha, maybe you should come here, I will guide you around, you take photos. :D

fine wif me! but u can pay for my plane tiket. hehe ;)

mike

Good photos. I hope to see plenty of photos as the tower rises.

nice pic
love the trees, very deep green colour

Does anyone know what sort of trees the ones next to the old building are?

Heres a pic of Felix. Similar position to the above on in an earlier post.

http://members.optushome.com.au/netsy/images/felix.jpg

And another

http://members.optushome.com.au/netsy/images/felix2.jpg

great pictures. the buildings gonna be awsome

Thats rapid progress for a week. It's rising fast.

I always thought Felix and River City were going to be slender towers, but looking at the size of the bases, they will probably be quite big.

wow felix is looking pretty okay hey ; its hard to believe felix is gonna be almost as tall as AMP and COmalco

nice pics there !

Originally posted by BrizzyChris
Yeah, I am an editor. I think Richard once said it was 125m, but in another recent list on buildings U/C, he said it was 130m, so I am a little confused myself.

Chris its 140mRL or 130m above ground! The skyscraperpage diagram might have to come down 10m.

cheers

Thanks richard.

Culwulla, the height you quoted 130m above ground, is it to roof top or is it to spire??

How's progress going with this development. What floor is it up to?

I would've have taken photos this weekend, but I have been bloody busy. Promise to get some soon.

Thankyou for promising to do that. I hope that the tower has progressed well since last update.

I think they are working on the 7th floor which. Carparks occupied the 1st 4 floors. The progress is slow when you compared to River City which I think is about 16 floors above ground.:cheers:

this looks nice, anyone know when emerald will be approved or cancelled?

This is not an Emerald thread, but because it gave in a new approval submission just recently, we won't get a result till Feb or so.

Dec 25th:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/chrismayhew59/brizzy.jpg

This is from Mary St, behind the tower. You can see the lift core popping up.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/chrismayhew59/brizzy007.jpg

Nice pics, I haven't seen it in a while. It wont be long before it makes an impact on the skyline :)

It's made some progress. Hope it begins to pick up some speed.

can a multi-story building go up one floor in less than a week??? Looks like River City is moving a floor up in less than a week. If Felix go up by one floor/week. By my calculation, it should top out around end of July. It will be March before this little beauty makes an impact to the skyline.

new pics of Felix!!!


http://www.desperate.com/signimages/757.jpg

http://www.everwonder.com/david/felixthecat/felix1.gif

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Cove Apartments flew up at that rate if not a bit faster. It went up quick because of it's small floorplate. World Tower has progressed at a floor a week for periods, but there would be weeks of little or no movement.

Most construction sites have been quiet the last couple of weeks because of the obvious holidays, but this week should see things getting moving again.

Thursday is the day most likely to see action start again.

Many construction workers would have taken 2 weeks annual leave, they would also take the first 3 days of this week off to make up for the 3 public holidays they missed (Christmas, Boxing Day, New Years).

How long does it take for the concrete to set???I thought they usually pour the concrete just before the weekend so they have time to set.

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I am not sure on setting times, however on the Macarthur Chambers site during contruction they were working on it on Saturdays too. Cross your fingers that there is no industrial action - like what Grocon is going through at the moment...

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It takes 28 days for concrete to fully set, however, it can reach acceptable working conditions after about 7 days. This is for standard concrete, and with additions of chemicals, these times can reduce.

p.s. Most (maybe 90%) of construction companies work on saturdays.....6 days a week.

New pictures please

there's really no point posting new pix, since Brisbane construction stalled over the christmas break.

I'd wait @least another month to see noticable change!!

Not only that, but if people are just going to demand photos by others, it would be nice if they had some damn manners.

they at least said please, could have been worse

felix update: 22/02/2003
floor slabs to level 10, core to level 14; another 30 levels to go

I noticed that there is now windows and glass on the first few floors of the tower section - yay!
jt

yeah i noticed that too jayt. its beginning to take shape a little more now. exciting stuff

Saturday March 8th

Took some pics of Felix today, they are pretty much duds, but its better than nothing. You can really see it now, starting to go up quickly.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pf78eac36f0f3cd944a878552965e5459/fc89e5ac.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pfcd757d8def51096f79009a5fb9bb849/fc89e5ab.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pba9697f36cb051e1e557816f922f9258/fc89e5aa.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pe7b16736b2b90204220a7f43a48ddb12/fc89e5a9.jpg

BrissyThomas, try to take some pictures from the pedestrian bridge that link between AMP place and Eagle St Pier. I think that is the best spot to look at FELIX. I had a look today, I think they are working on the 12th floor. I would have taken some pictures if I've got a digital camera. FELIX looks slimmer in real life especially when it stand next to Waterfront Place.:soon:

Good to see some pictures. I'm looking foward to seeing some cladding.

I spoke to a worker working on FELIX. He said from now on, a floor slab will be pour every 4 days. Certainly exciting news. The earlier delay was largely due workers have to wait for engineers to check each column that was poured because of the special mix. Sometimes they have to wait for a week before the engineers finally get arses down to the site. :bash:

level 13 today

Construction update pics 05 April 2003

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/p5e46a0639b2d3d390d939d7fc9e3a952/fc648a5a.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/p3125d30df0efe7913e2fc585eb2e67c5/fc648a58.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/p661fa638f476904d410f9591b869a53c/fc648a51.jpg

This tower is going a bit slow compared to other towers in other cities and within Brisbane.

Meanwhile I'm impressed by the way it is taking shape. I like the elipitical shape of the tower. I'm looking forward to seeing the completed cladding.

Yeah Fabian, it has been slow but felix explains one of the reasons above. I mean this one had already started when I was in Brisbane last July........so.......Looks like a rather broad floorplate too.

Still looks good from the renders IMHO.

felix is looking fantastic, ive been watching this one with keen interest and it hasnt disapointed yet. go felix :D

http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/4272/1674272ml1049855116.jpg
Felix from the Grosvenor - you can also see Riparian in the distance too.

jt

Waterfront place at night, awesome!!:master:

Update 03/05/03:

Core to level 20, slab to level 17

I drove past yesterday, and it is going up pretty nicely. I could see the greenish tint in the windows, but it doesn't look as green as what the render depicts it as!

This is a REALLY BIG RENDER

http://www.dcc.net.au/investmentsolutions/felixst/felixbldg1.jpg

This building will look so good. It will hold it's own between Waterfront Place and Baroque.
How tall is it to the top of the fins (132m)? And how tall is it to the top of the aerials that seem to stick up from most of the fins?
They would have to be part of the structural height these days wouldn't they?

cheers

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How tall is it to the top of the fins (132m)? And how tall is it to the top of the aerials that seem to stick up from most of the fins?
They would have to be part of the structural height these days wouldn't they?

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the height to the fins IS 131m! This is the height i got from architects. there are no aerials, they are just extensions of the line drawings..
:)

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How tall is it to the top of the fins (132m)? And how tall is it to the top of the aerials that seem to stick up from most of the fins?
They would have to be part of the structural height these days wouldn't they?

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the height to the fins IS 131m! This is the height i got from architects. there are no aerials, they are just extensions of the line drawings..
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Cheers, I thought that, but then I wondered why they wouldn't go to the trouble of rubbing them out.

gotta luv felix. i think the contrast of bold colours is what makes it so appealing

Felix and Riparian are neck and neck at the moment - its like a race!

jt

what do you actually mean, jt?? Neck to neck in terms of appealing or construction progress?

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Construction Progress - they are exactly the same height now though I think Felix will overtake Riparian.

jt

Zoomed photo of Felix (centre of shot - Riparian is to right) from Kangaroo Point cliffs this morning.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay/8junefelixzoom.JPG

Taken 14 June 2003

http://home.iprimus.com.au/sdlennon/construction/felixjun1.JPG

Photo of Felix from the back today.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay/21junfelixback.JPG

Update 28/06/03:

slab: Level 24; core: level 27

Barclay-Mowlem reckon they can get this thing finished by mid-October. What do you guys think??

Is it going to be taller then the River City Apartments?

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Felix 131 metres, River City 124 metres according to Skyscrapers.com.

I took this this afternoon, outside my car window as I was stopped at the lights. I will be getting better quality ones hopefully tomorrow.

http://home.iprimus.com.au/sdlennon/felix1.JPG

Taken today, 13 July

http://home.iprimus.com.au/sdlennon/felix1307031.JPG

My shots from today. Note River City to the right in the first shot.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay/13julfelix1.JPG

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay/13julfelix2.JPG

Taken today August 1

http://loa.ausgamers.com/Images/felix.jpg

From the pictures I can see that this is across the road from the Polo club, did they knock down the old Port Office Hotel? Or is it still standing and Felix in right behind it?

This pic was taken by brissyThomas on 14 Sept. '03. On my visit to Brisbane last year in July, looks pretty much the same. Compared to the recent construction pics by forumers, it certainly has come a long way baby :okay: !!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid31/p2f314bc754910d9f7602a9b2bf19a0b1/fd46e822.jpg

Just to re-confirm (according to ss.com), Felix will be 131m @ 40 levels above ground and River City Apartments will be 124m @ 39 levels above ground.

According to skyscraperpage.com Felix will be 125m to roof and 131m to spires/fins.

Another render of Felix from www.cotteeparker.com.au

______http://www.cotteeparker.com.au/images/projects/multi_res/felix_main.jpg

BTW People. Don't forget about the Felix website @ www.felix.com.au and through this you can order an info pack. I just ordered one and I'm wondering if it includes the Felix booklet that I've owned since Sept. 2000.

is anyone else surprised by how thin it is in real life? i didnt realise it was shaped so much like a lemon

Taken today 2 August 2003

http://home.iprimus.com.au/sdlennon/felix0208031.JPG

Also MB, I think you mean that early pic was taken Sept '02 :)

FELIX is looking better everyday. More pictures are welcomed.:D

Here is some view pictures I found from Felix on : http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/

Level 14
http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20143.jpg http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20Lv%2014%20lot%20141%20Sth%20view.jpg

http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20141%20West%20View.jpg http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20142.jpg

http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20144.jpg http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20146%20East%20View.jpg

http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20147.jpg http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIX%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20148.jpg

http://www.pd.com.au/webfiles/felix/images/FELIx%20Lv%2014%2C%20Lot%20146%20North%20View.jpg

Felix is progressing quite well even though I thought this tower was going to rise a bit faster.

Originally posted by Fabian
Felix is progressing quite well even though I thought this tower was going to rise a bit faster.
some construction firms take there time and build at there own rate. just let them build and it will all turn out ok. patience is a virtue fab! not all bldgs rise as fast as meritons Rialto!lol

On Felix's website they state that it should be completed in April 2003, so it is a little slow!

great views.:)

I walked by today and noticed that the balcony areas are being painted red! This seems unusual as the building seems to be green in the renders. I guess the developer wants some contrast there.

http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/5537/1995537ml1061779238.jpg
Different Angle!
jt

http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/0228/4750228cl1062114493.jpg

jt

wow its really taking shape!
thank god for re.com or we wouldn't get many updates!
how tall is it currently?
its looking great atm
I take it its not a devine tower looks abit nice for them?

Originally posted by chrisaus
wow its really taking shape!
thank god for re.com or we wouldn't get many updates!
how tall is it currently?
its looking great atm
I take it its not a devine tower looks abit nice for them?

what is this 're.com' .... is there some skyscraper website out there that i am not privy to?!?!?! god damn it

Originally posted by Danubis
what is this 're.com' .... is there some skyscraper website out there that i am not privy to?!?!?! god damn it
Its www.realestate.com.au - you can find heaps of interesting pictures on it.

jt

So fELIX at 131m/40st will be Brisbanes tallest residential tower until Aurora takes over in 2005.

http://www.skyscrapers.com/files/transfer/6/2002/12/174701.jpg

Taken today 6 September 2003

http://home.iprimus.com.au/sdlennon/felix0609031.jpg

felix looks to be an absolute cracker

Photo taken 20 September from the back of Felix.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/20sepfelix.JPG

Great pic duke, dont see many pics of its rear side.

Duke, did you take any shot of the front??

Originally posted by felix
Duke, did you take any shot of the front??

No. I walked up Edward Street rather than keep going to the river.

Just saw on Channel 9 there was an accident with the crane on Felix, and plates of glass were left dangling dangerously across the street!

Luckily none of the glass fell!

Taken on Sunday 28 Sep

http://loa.ausgamers.com/Images/felix2.jpg

http://loa.ausgamers.com/Images/felix3.jpg

Yeah it was the crane on the left in the above photo its an old Lindores piece of shit,i think it was built when Moses was still a boy why they would use such an antiquated piece of machinery on a tower the height of Felix i'll never know.Mind you there was never any danger of the load falling the biggest problem was the wind.

the fascade is impressive. I really like the strips of red running vertically down the building.:)

In a way one can consider Felix to be a practice run or a reduced scale model for Aurora. Same architect and very similar design image for each bldg.

Taken today from Holman Street ferry terminal at Kangaroo Point.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/5octfelix.JPG

great pics guys its looking great, should turn out pretty close to the renderings they way its going what's great!
and shit riparian is looking big!!! [not excited about that one though]

Felix looks shorter in the picture because it's not right on the edge of the river. On Barclay Mowlem's site, it stated that they have managed to reduce each slab's height. I hope they haven't reduced the overall height of the building.

Taken today.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/12octfelix.JPG

im very impressed with the quality of finish on this sucker.

Based on the renders Felix must only be 2 or 3 levels away from topping out.

Felix is onto level 37. It's 40 storeys. Have anyone seen the facade on the 1st 4 levels. Looks very nice.

call me a Victorian, but I don't like red on buildings.

call me a Victorian, but I don't like red on buildings
Great, caues the buildings not red

the red you can see now is the only red which is going on the building

Originally posted by TOCC
Great, caues the buildings not red

the red you can see now is the only red which is going on the building
Well if it has red on it, it means that it is a red and green building.

Originally posted by Orodreth
Well if it has red on it, it means that it is a red and green building.
thats not what i said though was it!

Umm no. Geez some people....

Photos taken today.

Must only be one or two levels away from topping out.

If you look closely at the lower levels on the second photo you can see that curtains have already been installed!

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/1novfelix1.JPG

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/1novfelix2.JPG

thanks for the update, pal

Well, the core box has been removed so it looks like this is getting real close to finishing now. Maybe its just me but it doesnt look quite as tall as I expected, still a nice building though.

Originally posted by Dorigen
Well, the core box has been removed so it looks like this is getting real close to finishing now. Maybe its just me but it doesnt look quite as tall as I expected, still a nice building though.
Its not just you. I thought that Felix was going to standup to WP. However in reality WP still overpowers Felix quite dramatically

I think even CP1 would look dominated by Waterfront Place if it stood right next to it.

It is the way it is angled....

The fat side of Felix is facing the fat side of WP....

But, yes, it does look shorter than expected.

I can't believe this one's on its way to toppng out. I've had a brochure on Felix from over 4 years ago and was impressed back then by its diagrams.

1 less crane for Brissy the 250 was climbed down on the weekend:)

Taken today 21-11-03
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/pa58cb5f3def1efb8c2b9b8db7e8434eb/fa82761b.jpg

Photo is a little old but I thought it was nice. Check out the proximity to WP.
http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/6094/101216094ml1070583245.jpg

jt

Photos taken today.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/7decfelix1.JPG

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/7decfelix2.JPG

As a comparison to show how close it is to being finished - here is a render from an earlier thread.

http://www.skyscrapers.com/files/transfer/6/2002/12/174701.jpg

Great set pf photos duke...in all the threads! Great job getting around all the sites!

How high is this going to be in relation to the building on the left?

keep up the great work!

Originally posted by kasperluke
Great set pf photos duke...in all the threads! Great job getting around all the sites!

How high is this going to be in relation to the building on the left?

keep up the great work! Yeah, ditto that!
This ones really taken shape. Won't be long now.

One point of interest about Felix is that the balconies on the rear of the building each have an air conditioning unit - which is surprising because I had assumed that Felix would have ducted air conditioning. Separate split system units always seems a bit down market to me!

Originally posted by duke
One point of interest about Felix is that the balconies on the rear of the building each have an air conditioning unit - which is surprising because I had assumed that Felix would have ducted air conditioning. Separate split system units always seems a bit down market to me!

I noticed that yesterday, and its the same with the Grosvenor close by - outside airconditioning!

jt

Hasn't Felix turned out nice. The office workers in Waterfront Place will at least have something to watch if they work late nights!;)

Brilliant! The pics are much appreciated Duke.

does any one know if felix is completed yet? last i saw they were painting the outside but that was at least a month ago

Originally posted by hoffburger
does any one know if felix is completed yet? last i saw they were painting the outside but that was at least a month ago

Not finished yet. There is still formwork in place on top of building and one crane is still in place.

According to the developer, it'll finish at the end of January. Hard to beleive since there's still a lot of work to be done and with Christmas/new year holidays coming.

Felix is looking great from a distance as shown by Sydneydudes shot that he recently took

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/p8515f431f2d6f51baa0ea350f1c5e61d/f9f96a8c.jpg

Felix is looking like a much welcomed addition to the Brissie skyline...a very nice little project indeed!

Taken today. Top columns of building look close to completion. Sorry about dark photo - sun in the wrong place!

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay2/25jan04felix1.JPG

Originally posted by Blabbyboy
Felix is looking like a much welcomed addition to the Brissie skyline...a very nice little project indeed!
little project?? its huge! at 131m/40storeys its taller than any apartments in Melbourne!!atm (excepting E of course).
great pix duke ! keep em comin

for your interest.when it tops out, (how far has it to go?)
it will be Brissys 7th tallest. It will also have a place in hsitory as the city's tallest apartment block! eclipsing River Place by 5m.
atm there is only one apartment tower UC that will over take Felix and thats 69st/207m Aurora!!!

Picture taken today 31st January 2004. Together with Riparian, it gives an idea of how it has impacted the skyline looking from Kangaroo Point.

:cheers:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/p1f635d0fc0019698901a718b44dc440b/f9c43fa7.jpg

Quite a nice looking building. Probably one of Brisbane's best looking residential towers at the moment. Picture taken today 7/2/04 :cheers:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/p78777db9c1a562c04c55c82eb3c47d34/f93e2598.jpg

I'd have to say it is THE best looking residential tower in Brisbane for now, considering the standard is pretty low anyway, but this is a very nice looking tower.

Yeah, I also agree. But still, it's got some wierd stuff with it.. like no proper air conditioning system - just individual external units for each apartment (if that's right)...

I walked past this building today - and I have to say that I was actually a little under-whelmed by it. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Maybe it was because I just walked past Riparian a minute or so before (and was amazed..).

As a side note - I was surprised at the hieght of River City from this angle when I got closer to it (RC).

Which one is River City, no one ever posts or mentions it.

Originally posted by Aussie Bhoy
Which one is River City, no one ever posts or mentions it.

Hey Aussie Bhoy.

River City is a 39 storey apartment complex completed late last year. Became Brisbanes 7th tallest on completion - I THINK.

Here are some links to the archived threads about it:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73510

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5680

Have a read if you want.
Hope that helps.

Thanks, needed the reminder, it looks good, and fills the "gap", we don't want to end up like Melbourne after all:D

Felix's views may be under increased threat following the sale of Waterfront Place and Eagle Street Pier.

See this thread for details of the sale http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1333866#post1333866

I can't wait for Eagle Street Pier to be redeveloped. This piece of land is screaming for a tower. A nice glass curtain scraper to compliment, Waterfront Place, and also nearby Comalco and AMP!

But, I also like the idea of all the eateries, bars, restaurants, so somehow the base of the new tower would hopefully have this in it!

Poor Felix residents. HEHE

Here is the news report from Stockland (PDF)

http://www.stockland.com.au/news/2004/13feb04waterfront.pdf

Picture taken 28/2/04

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/p875cae781c7ae31d667ad410a2463226/f93e2597.jpg

I love this tower. The glass looks great and once the thing is painted it will look very smart.

Can't help but wish it was in a more prominant position.

this baby has come up a treat. although i do agree that it is hidden by the fat arse in front of it. ;)

it must because it's next to waterfront place, but i think it looks smaller than 131m. BTW if it's topped out can someone please add it to ss.com as completed

Originally posted by CHapmaN
it must because it's next to waterfront place, but i think it looks smaller than 131m. BTW if it's topped out can someone please add it to ss.com as completed
topping out doesnt nesacarily mean completed. World Tower was toped out for 3-4 months before it was completed.
Felix's crane has to be removed and all exterior finishes also completed. looks like its just about there but crane might be around a little while yet. maybe April?
With our city model, i was given a time to colour the UC bldgs completed when the crane is off site. this is a good indication no major works are left to be done on the bldg.

Originally posted by CHapmaN
it must because it's next to waterfront place, but i think it looks smaller than 131m. BTW if it's topped out can someone please add it to ss.com as completed
Hey Chapman, I look after Brisbane on skyscrapers.com.
I have added a fact that Felix is the tallest residential currently, because it has topped out, but this doesn't mean it is complete.

As soon as the cranes come down and the exterior are complete and only the interior has to be fitted out then I will change it to Complete.

Thanks for the input tho, I need all the input I can get from other forumers, ie pics, information for me to add to ss.com

ok, cool. i'm just eager to see brisbane's tallest list get some of it's new towers on it. it's nice to know someone does regulary update brisbane's data on ss.com and not some company that couldn't care less.

heres a pic by ncc1701
taken last week

http://img16.photobucket.com/albums/v48/teeza/IMG_0200.jpg

A different angle - from the corner of Edward and Charlotte Streets today.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay2/12mar04felix1.JPG

This building is turning out so great. I am very impressed.

I was in the city today and noticed that they are painting "Felix" along the fins on top of the building. You get a great view of this when looking from Post Office Square.

in todays fin review, theres a great article on names new apartment towers and how they put sales up!!
The name FELIX has added some 5% to sales . The bldg name is almost as important as the bldg itself!
said Minale Bryce Design designer-Micheal Bryce.
I have to agree with him. catchy names are everything.
Sydney has great names like COVE or ASPECT, EAST, LUMIERE ect/ I treckon one word names a better than a longer one. AURORA is another good one!

The crane looks like its on its way down.

jt

Yep Lindores last 350 being climbed down which makes Baulderstone Hornibrooks 750 on Metropole third highest crane in the cbd, its going to be funny looking out my cabins windows and not seeing Felixs last crane. cheers

now that the crane is gone, is there anymore external work to be dne to felix? not far from "completed" status??:D anyone with a more recent pic?

they still need to paint the top, thats about all that i know of

It'll be finished in late May according to the developer, 13 months behind its original copmpletion date.

I walked past today and it looked complete to me. The top had been painted a dark grey.
It looks like a huge emerald shining in the morning sun!
I like how it has turned out.

since its completed now, lets see some nice photos of Brisbanes tallest apartment tower!!!:cool:

Taken 24 March 04
http://img16.photobucket.com/albums/v48/teeza/100_0339.jpg

You can just make out in this one where the word 'Felix' is going to be stamped.
http://img16.photobucket.com/albums/v48/teeza/100_0328.jpg

http://img16.photobucket.com/albums/v48/teeza/100_0347.jpg

One more photo taken yesterday.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay2/13may04felix1.JPG

Dreat photo Duke. This tower is pure class :okay:

One more photo taken yesterday.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay2/13may04felix1.JPG
this pic should go on Felix's front page on ss.com! brilliant!

Just incredible, Duke!

somehow this building turned out a bit shorter than my expectation. It still looks great though.

If they could just lose the ugly red stripe, this building would be a masterpiece!

It'll be finished in late May according to the developer, 13 months behind its original copmpletion date.

i wanna know how much that delay cost?!!!!!
and who had to pay..... :bash: